{"id":205509,"date":"2021-10-19T09:37:38","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T07:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=108899"},"modified":"2021-10-19T09:37:38","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T07:37:38","slug":"paarl-set-to-kickstart-the-action-of-the-2021-puma-school-of-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/paarl-set-to-kickstart-the-action-of-the-2021-puma-school-of-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"Paarl set to kickstart the action of the 2021 PUMA School of Speed!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Boasting three events in 2021 the action of South Africa\u2019s most exhilarating schools\u2019 athletics meeting, the PUMA School of Speed Series, will kick off at Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium (Paarl) on Saturday 30 October 2021. Photo: Mark Sampson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Boasting three events in 2021 the action of South Africa\u2019s most exhilarating schools\u2019 athletics meeting, the PUMA School of Speed Series, will kick off at Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium (Paarl) on Saturday 30 October 2021.<\/p>\n

Headed by the World\u2019s Fastest Man, Usain Bolt, the PUMA School of Speed Series was launched in 2016 with the goal of identifying exceptional young South African athletes who believe that their future is #ForeverFaster.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter 18 months of very little to no competition, SA\u2019s junior track & field stars are hungry to compete and we are excited to give these athletes three action-packed events to look forward to,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. \u201cThe PUMA School of Speed\u2019s goal is to identify South Africa\u2019s exceptional young talent. In order to be the best, you need to compete against the best. The PUMA School of Speed #1 will take place at Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium (Paarl) on Saturday 30 October 2021. Track & field stars can look forward to experiencing competition of the highest quality at a world-class event.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited for the action of the 2021 PUMA School of Speed Series to get underway,\u201d says PUMA Marketing Director Brett Bellinger. \u201cIf past events are anything to go by, we look forward to witnessing track & field competition of the highest standard at the 2021 Series. The energy experienced at the PUMA School of Speed Meets is electric to say the least. We are proud to help grow this sensational sport in South Africa and can\u2019t wait to see SA\u2019s junior track & field stars in action ready to prove that their future is #ForeverFaster.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION: 2021 PUMA School of Speed Series<\/p>\n

PUMA School of Speed #1:
Date: Saturday 30 October 2021
Venue: Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium (Paarl)<\/p>\n

PUMA School of Speed #2
Date: Saturday 06 November 2021
Venue: TuksAthletics Stadium (Tshwane)<\/p>\n

PUMA School of Speed #3
Date: Saturday 13 November 2021
Venue: Ruimsig Stadium (Roodepoort)<\/p>\n

Entry Fee: Athletes NO COST to enter the event
Please Note: Athlete entries close two days prior to each event.<\/p>\n

Events:
\u2022 1500m: Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19
\u2022 High Jump: Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19
\u2022 Triple Jump: Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19
\u2022 400m: Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19
\u2022 Long Jump: Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19
\u2022 100m: Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19
\u2022 110m Hurdles: Boys U17m Boys U19
\u2022 100m Hurdles: Boys U15, Girls U17, Girls U19
\u2022 90m Hurdles: Girls U15
\u2022 200m: Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19
\u2022 800m: Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19<\/p>\n

Age Categories: U15, U17 and U19<\/p>\n

Entries are OPEN: Enter via www.schoolofspeed.com<\/p>\n

The PUMA School of Speed Meets are endorsed by athletics federations, finishing times will count as official qualification for provincial and national championships.<\/p>\n

EXCITING NEWS: The PUMA School of Speed Series welcomes individual athletes and\/or schools who believe that their future is #ForeverFaster. Junior track and field stars between the ages of 14-19 can follow in the footsteps of Usain Bolt. All entrants will stand a chance to be scouted and contracted to the PUMA #ForeverFaster Squad. The top identified talent will be awarded PUMA CONTRACTS at the conclusion of the series!<\/p>\n

Like our Facebook page: School of Speed South Africa
Website: www.schoolofspeed.com<\/p>\n

For further information contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045, via email info@schoolofspeed.com or visit www.schoolofspeed.com<\/p>\n

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Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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